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212,409
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Feb. 18, 1879
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Improvement in miter-machines
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John J. Spilker |
Cincinnati, OH |
This trimmer was sold by Oliver Machinery Co.; it was marked as manufactured by J. J. Spilker. Jeff McVey provided this information, who also noted that Spilker once operated as McFarlan & Spilker. We have also seen machines of an improved design from B. J. Spilker Mfg. Co.; see also patent 541,952. |
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334,816
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Jan. 26, 1886
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Vise
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John J. Spilker |
Cincinnati, OH |
This is a cam-activated vise. When the handle is raised, the movable jaw can be slid against the work piece. When the handle is lowered, the movable jaw tightens and a cam-over action holds the handle down. The inventor, J. J. Spilker, is much better known as a maker of a miter chopper that was popular with picture framers. |
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490,514
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Jan. 24, 1893
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Miter-box
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John J. Spilker |
Cincinnati, OH |
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